Because some point out that the English translation doesn't stick to the original, let me just say first that I read the original German and have neveBecause some point out that the English translation doesn't stick to the original, let me just say first that I read the original German and have never read the English translation.[return]I absolutely loved this book and the movie (I only saw the first one) when I was a kid. And I still do. Today I like Momo just as much, but as a kid I didn't understand it. Die Unendliche Geschichte is much more accessible for children. And which child doesn't dream of saving a fantasy world from disappearing. And all just by giving a princess a name. I remember waiting for something like this to happen every time I read a really old book I'd gotten from my grandfather. Sometimes I still do......more

In my mind this is not a children's book at all. I couldn't relate to Momo or didn't understand the meaning of the time thieves when I was a kid. TodaIn my mind this is not a children's book at all. I couldn't relate to Momo or didn't understand the meaning of the time thieves when I was a kid. Today I like it even more than The Neverending Story. I've always loved the turtle though....more

A creepy and spooky book for children and adults alike. A girl discovers a doorway to a parallel world, only it's not a magical dreamworld but leads dA creepy and spooky book for children and adults alike. A girl discovers a doorway to a parallel world, only it's not a magical dreamworld but leads directly into a nightmare she can't escape from. The buttons freaked me out too....more

This book is worth every penny just for the fantastic illustrations. When I don't feel like reading (which doesn't happen a lot) I just pick up this bThis book is worth every penny just for the fantastic illustrations. When I don't feel like reading (which doesn't happen a lot) I just pick up this book, and the sequel, and look at the pictures. The story is great too, but I always hate waiting for sequels because by the time they come out I have to read the first book(s) again to know where exactly we are....more